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Still Life

Date: 1996
Description: Still life of the decor on the mantel at the Quinney house on Rolfe Road.
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Entering DeKalb

Date: 1997
Description: Entering DeKalb on the train coming west from Chicago.
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Bedroom

Date: 1999
Description: View of the lace curtain and bedroom decor in the Quinney house on Rolfe Road.
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Kishwaukee River

Date: 1999
Description: The Kishwaukee River in winter and its snow-covered banks.
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Writing Desk

Date: 1993
Description: Interior view of a wooden desk sitting in the corner of a room, with a plain wooden chair tucked under it. Curtains frame windows on either side of the des...
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Willow at the Lagoon

Date: 1993
Description: The leaves and branches of a willow tree lightly hanging over the surface of a lagoon.
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Cemetery on Annie Glidden Road

Date: 1993
Description: Gravestones and markers in a cemetery at the side of a paved road. A cornfield is across the road.
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A Farm in Ruins at the Edge of Town

Date: 1993
Description: View across field towards an old barn and silo standing above a grove of trees and bushes. In the foreground is an old agricultural implement in the overgr...
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Fungi on Tree Trunk at Ellwood House

Date: 1993
Description: A fallen tree trunk is resting on the ground surrounded by leaves and grass. Fungi grow out of the trunk.
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Kishwaukee River North of Town

Date: 1993
Description: Elevated view of a river. The trees are covered in snow, and line both shores of the river. The river is flowing free of ice.
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House in Ruins South of Town

Date: 1993
Description: An abandoned house surrounded by uncut grass and trees on the side of a road. Snow is covering the ground and lightly covers the roof of the two-story hous...
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Junkyard in DeKalb

Date: 1993
Description: Slightly elevated view of cars, vans, and trucks laying in a heap on top of each other, with a light cover of snow over them. A crane rises above the pile....
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East Lagoon in Winter

Date: 1993
Description: Snow covered trees are growing out of a small island on a lagoon, with more trees lining the shore. In the distance are the central buildings of Northern I...
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Willow Branches at the Lagoon in Winter

Date: 1993
Description: The bare branches of a willow tree are obscuring the view of a snow covered lagoon. On the opposite shoreline is the main gate and entrance to Northern Ill...
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Kishwaukee River at the End of the Street

Date: 1993
Description: View from shoreline looking down at a light film of ice covering the surface of a river as it curves around a bend towards a bridge in the distance. A path...
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Waiting for the Train Once Again in DeKalb

Date: 12 26 2014
Description: A cargo train is passing over Lincoln Highway. The railroad crossing gate is down and the traffic lights are red. Behind the train, old brick buildings lin...

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